Hello MEOW,
My name is Megan and I adopted Doc Hudson (renamed Chandler) from MEOW Cat Rescue in September 2012. After 12 wonderful years together, he peacefully passed away on Monday at 17 years young. I had my vet come to the house so he’d be comfortable, and he was in his favorite place – on my lap.
I was 24 years old when my sister and I adopted him (we were roommates in Seattle). For both of us, he was our first pet, and was an amazing addition to our lives from day one.
After about three years, my sister and I split up as roommates. Chandler and I had developed a really strong bond, so he came with me! Over the years, he’s lived with me in four apartments in Greenlake, a condo in Ballard, a house in Sunset Hill, and now in a house in Bothell.
The last 12 years have been filled with change, which is natural at this age. He’s been my constant, and has made my house feel like a home. He was my rock through many tough years, including my mom’s cancer (she’s thankfully in remission now), and was my quarantine buddy during the pandemic (and my nurse when I had COVID myself).
On a lighter side, he’s been so loved not only by me, but by my family, my friends, and my coworkers. When we all started working from home, he’d sit on my lap while I worked and became the unofficial mascot of my team because he’d be on my lap and on camera for pretty much every Zoom call!
He was such a special little guy, and has made such an impact on my life. It has been the hardest of goodbyes, and I’m so grateful to have gotten so much time with him.
I’ve attached some photos of him living the good life throughout the years. The one of he and I on the floor was from the first day I took him home 💚
Thank you for everything,
Megan
Original Post – March 11, 2013
Hello,
My sister and I adopted Doc Hudson, now named Chandler, from MEOW back in September and have been meaning to write for a while now.
From the first day we got Chandler he has been right at home in our apartment. He loves playing with wand toys or chasing a ball, and curls up on our laps when he needs a catnap. Our apartment is above an intersection, and Chandler loves perching on the back of the couch by the window and watching all the action.
He is a social butterfly! Friends who come over always comment how friendly and outgoing Chandler is compared to other cats. He will jump up and plop himself down on anyone’s lap. We are so happy with Chandler, and have recommended MEOW to any friends looking for a cat. Keep up the good work!
– Katie, Megan, and Chandler